Russia declines to comment on U.S. military attache expulsions
The Russian Foreign Ministry has made no comment on the alleged expulsion from Moscow of two U.S. military attaches working at the American Embassy in Russia.
Western media agencies reported earlier that Russia had ordered the military attaches to leave the country in response to the expulsion of two Russian diplomats from Washington.
"We can confirm that the two individuals have been asked to leave," said Gonzalo Gallegos, a State Department spokesman. "We object to this action but we will com
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ply with the Russian government's request."
The U.S. said it would appeal the expulsions.
One Russian military officer was ordered to leave Washington on November 6, 2007. The second was ordered to leave on April 22, officials said.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has made no comment on the alleged expulsion from Moscow of two U.S. military attaches working at the American Embassy in Russia.
